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Class Notes<br />
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Submit class notes to the Alumni<br />
office by contacting<br />
Alumni@shschools.org or<br />
(650) 454-8394.<br />
1930s<br />
Patricia Malone Rardin (SHE ’33,<br />
SHP ’37) loves living in retirement<br />
in St. Helena. Patricia has many<br />
wonderful memories of the school and<br />
of her classmate Sister Yvonne Pometti.<br />
She says that “in 1931 there were only<br />
30 students in our school and everyone<br />
knew each other very well. It was like<br />
a family.” She occasionally sees Mary<br />
Strub Crowe (SHP ’35) who lives in<br />
San Marino, California.<br />
1940s<br />
Daphne Dibble Greene (SHE ’44,<br />
SHP ’48) has wonderful memories<br />
of the years living in the Main<br />
Building. She remembers fondly<br />
her role as “Petite Marie” during a<br />
special Procession on the Feast of<br />
Mater celebrations. She remembers<br />
the nuns really “going all out” on the<br />
celebrations. “All the students from<br />
<strong>Sacred</strong> <strong>Heart</strong> Elementary, Middle<br />
school and High School carried rose<br />
petals and marched up and down the<br />
hall.” Daphne had lunch recently<br />
Class of 1957 gather at the Main Building<br />
for their 50th Reunion.<br />
with Sister Helen Costello and they<br />
had fun sharing many memories.<br />
1950s<br />
Peter Kramer (SJSH ’53) spoke to<br />
us from his home in Cupertino and<br />
has wonderful memories of his short<br />
time at St. Joseph’s. He still sees Mike<br />
Demeter (SJSH ’53) and others at<br />
reunions. He is so thankful for his<br />
education and the chance to attend<br />
Bellarmine with all the boys from his<br />
St. Joseph’s class. He really enjoyed<br />
Santa Clara University too! He is busy<br />
enjoying his grandchildren now.<br />
Francia Jackson Ala (SHP ’54) wrote<br />
from Guatemala where she is the<br />
International Coordinator and Program<br />
Director for Los Cimientos Alliance.<br />
The Alliance is working to improve the<br />
lives of Mayan youth through education<br />
and leadership-oriented programs<br />
that focus on environmental<br />
conservation and sustainable<br />
development. You can email<br />
Francia about her work at<br />
kaslemmandala7@yahoo.com.<br />
Members of the Class of 1966 SHP with Spirit<br />
of Mater Award winner, Melissa Pritchard.<br />
Los Angeles. Think “Chinatown” meets<br />
“True Confessions.”<br />
1960s<br />
SAVE THE DATE!<br />
The class of 1966 is celebrating<br />
their 60th birthdays with a joint<br />
party on March 20.<br />
For more information:<br />
Contact Dede at<br />
demmchugh@sbcglobal.net<br />
Sr. Nancy Morris poses with the class of 1962<br />
to celebrate their 45th reunion<br />
Class of 1967 gathered to celebrate in the Main<br />
Building for their 40th reunion.<br />
Patty Burke (SHP ’57)<br />
wrote that her husband<br />
Dennis’ novel Clerical Affairs<br />
has been published. The book<br />
is an intriguing mystery set in<br />
Lorraine Podesta Johnson (SHP ’61) visited<br />
with Sr. Costello at Oakwood.<br />
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